Jyotirlinga 11 of 12 · Tamil Nadu

Rameshwar (Ramanathaswamy)

रामेश्वर

Location: Rameswaram (Pamban Island), Tamil Nadu

Online booking

Darshan timings

05:00–13:00, 15:00–21:00 IST (Sphatika Linga 05:00, 10:00, 17:00 only)

Average wait

1–2 hours; Sphatika Linga special 10 mins

Best season

October–March

Daily visitors

10,000–18,000 (Mahashivratri + Chitra Pournami 1L+)

Signature ritual

22 Theerthams ritual bath + Sphatika Lingam Darshan

Time: 05:00 IST (Sphatika); throughout day (22 wells)

Significance

11th Jyotirlinga. One of Char Dham (Badri-Dwarka-Puri-Rameshwar). Pind Pradan for ancestors uniquely powerful here.

Legend

Rama installed this linga before crossing to Lanka, to atone for killing Ravana (Brahmin). Hanuman went to Kailash for it but Rama built one from sand first — both stand here.

How to reach

On Pamban Island connected to mainland by 2.3 km Pamban Bridge. Direct trains + buses from Madurai (170 km).

Nearest airport: Madurai (170 km)

Nearest railway: Rameswaram (RMM) — 1 km

Where to stay

TTDC Hotel Tamil Nadu; Hotel Rameswaram Grand; many ashram dharamshalas.

Abhishekam fee

₹500 standard abhishek; ₹2,500 Sphatika Linga special darshan

VIP darshan

₹100 Sheegra Darshan

Primary pujas performed here

22 Theertham Snanam
Sphatika Linga Darshan
Rudrabhishek
Pind Pradan (ancestor rites)

What to offer: Sand brought from Ganga (tradition for Char Dham completion), bel patra, milk

Dress code

Men dhoti (no shirt) in sanctum; women saree

Photo policy

No phones in sanctum; longest temple corridor (1,212m) freely photographed

Modern access

Char Dham pilgrim circuit anchor. Online booking via temple Devasthanam.

Plan online from anywhere

Cannot travel? Book a remote puja with video proof at this Jyotirlinga. Or join the full 12 Jyotirlinga circuit.